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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2005 Mr. Sweeney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a Lifelong Learning Week.

Whereas the first week in September after Labor Day marks the beginning of the Lifelong Learning Semester; Whereas participation in lifelong learning programs has increased tremendously since 1962; Whereas there are over 300 Institutes for Learning in Retirement affiliated with colleges and universities across the country with over 100,000 members; Whereas the international network or partnership of lifelong learning programs and organizations consists of 1,900 colleges, universities, conference centers, museums, and many other educational programs on a vast array of subjects; Whereas lifelong learning programs encourage volunteer participation by members, which helps develop a real sense of community among other learners; Whereas lifelong learning institutes have created community-building programs such as 52 Activities to Share with Your Grandchild as part of the Adopt a Grandchild program; Whereas as over 76 million Baby Boomers prepare to reinvent retirement, the demand for education and volunteer opportunities in the community will increase greatly; Whereas lifelong learning programs provide stimulating educational opportunities for seniors and their peers in the community; and Whereas the establishment of the first full week in September as Lifelong Learning Week would recognize seniors, their teachers, and the institutions and programs involved with lifelong learning: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a Lifelong Learning Week.